Packet for safety razor blades



May 9, 1939.

A. J. FARMER PACKET FOR SAFETY RAZOR BLADES Filed Sept. 25, 1937Patented May 9, 1939' UNITED STATES PACKET FOR SAFETY RAZOR BLADESArthur J. Farmer, Chicago, 111., Martin J. OBrien administrator of saidArthur J. Farmer, dc-

ceased Application September 25, 1937, Serial No. 165,743

7 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in a packet for safety razorblades and comprehends a structure which can be easily and cheaplymanufactured and which will retain in fiat form a plurality of razorblades, each of which is individually spaced from the other in such amanner as to facilitate insertion and removal.

More specifically the invention comprehends a flat packet formed from asingle piece of cardboard, leather or similar material, which is foldedin book form, and includes razor blade retaining Wing-like extensionswhich are folded against the inner faces of the panel sections andsecured at spaced points so as to provide pockets in which the razorblades are inserted.

Another feature resides in the provision of additional razor bladeretaining pockets formed by the slotting of the winged extensionscentrally of their structure so that an additional blade is retained indefinite relation to the blades held by the structure heretoforespecified.

Other features residue in the details of construction and arrangement ofparts whereby a compact blade retaining assembly is provided and at thesame time this assembly presents a desirable and pleasing appearance.

Other objects and features of the invention will more clearlyhereinafter appear by reference to the accompanying drawing,specification and claims forming part of this application.

In the drawing- Fig. 1 is a perspective of the packet in closedposition.

Fig. 2 is an elevation with the packet open.

Fig. 3 is a vertical section on line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a plan view of the blank.

Fig. 5 is an end view of the blank, and

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a modified form.

The integral blank from which the structure is formed is bestillustrated in Figures 4 and 5 and comprises an elongated panel formedof cardboard, leather or other desirable material transversely scored atX intermediate its length to facilitate the folding operation at thispoint to provide back sections A and B of a folder. Projecting from onelongitudinal edge of the panel are a pair of laterally projecting wingsor extensions C and D each centered with respect to its adjacent hingedpanel section. The junction of the extensions and panel sections arescored at Y to permit folding and when so folded (see Fig. 2) are eachsecured at spaced points to provide a pair of pockets for safety razorblades.

In the present illustration the extensions C and D are of such a widthat their intermediate portion as to extend, when folded above thelongitudinal center of the backing sections A'and B, and from theircenter they are gradually reduced toward their extremities E. The outeredges F are rounded in the present illustration; however, this identicalshape is not essential to the assembly. Portions of the structurebetween the end portions E and the adjacent panel are cut away at H toreduce the length of the scores Y thus not only adding to the appearanceof the package but also rendering the folding operation more convenient.This cut away portion also permits the operator to determine when theblade has been fully inserted into its pocket.

By referring to Fig. 2 it will be seen that each of the wings orextensions C and D, after being folded on the score lines Y, are securedat three spaced points by means of rivets J or the like. The outerrivets are located adjacent the ends E and near the lower edge of thebacking sheets A and B, while the intermediate rivet is located at theupper edge, above the longitudinal center'of the sheets A and B, toprovide on opposite sides thereof spaced pockets in which razor blades Zcan be readily inserted.

To provide a pocket for a third blade for each leaf, the wingedextensions C and D are each slotted at K, the slots being curved asshown, conforming generally to the curved outer edges of the extension.The center of each slot is in vertical alignment with the center rivetsJ and thus the pocket thereby formed positions a blade approximatelyintermediate the outer edges of each pair of blades located between eachextension and its backing panel.

A metal fastener L is riveted to the central outer edge portion of thebacking sheet B and can be folded about the backing portion A to securethe parts in position, to insure a compact assembly.

In Fig. 6 a plurality of individual leaves M are illustrated secured bystaple N, and each leaf embodies a wing or extension P corresponding tothe extensions C, D of the other form of the device.

By the construction shown and described a packaging device for safetyrazor blades is provided which protects the blades, retains them inindividual accessible position, and at the same time provides acontainer neat and pleasing in appearance. The eyelets or staples thatsecure 50 the winged flaps and form the individual pockets, producesufficient resistance to retain the blades against accidental removal.The shape of the slot in the wing portion is such as to present anpresent by the folding operation and permitting.

the panel sections A and B to retain a normal compact engaging position.

When inserting the blades it will be found that due to the contour ofthe wings C and D and" the kerfs K, one of the corners of the blade isfirst inserted and this fact is important in that the insertion of apointed portion islmore readily adaptable for the operation than a widerend or side. I

I What I claim asnew and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

' sheets each including, integral side extensions;

1. A package for safety razor blades comprising an elongated blankweakened at an intermediate pointito form a pair of hinged backing eachside extension beingnfolded against its re spective leaf andsecuredithereto by equidistant securing means, forming spaced bladereceiving pockets, andga slot formed in each of said extensionsprovidingan intermediate pocket.

2. A fiat package for safety razor blades c0mprising 'a singlet blank,said blank including an elongated body, scored at an intermediate pointtoprovide hinged backing portions, and an integral lateral extensionprojecting from each of said backingportions, and means for securing theends of each extension against the adjacent backing, portions, means forsecuring the intermediate upper edge of said extension to said backingportion to provide spaced pockets and a slot in each of said extensionsbelow the intermediate securing: means to provide a pocket centrally ofthe spaced pockets.

3. A razor blade packet comprising a plurality of backing sheets securedtogether at one edge, each backing sheet being provided with an integralextension along one of its free edges, said extension having an arcuateupper edge and being secured to the backing sheet at each end and atatan intermediate-point adjacent said edge.

5. A razor blade holder comprising a backing.

sheet and a second sheet fixed thereto along'one marginal edge andfolded thereagainst, said second sheet having an upper edge of generalarcuate" form and being fastened inward of its arcuate marginal edge tothe backing sheetat spaced'points defining pockets, and notchedportionsformed in the second-sheet below the spaced fastenings.

6. A razor blade holder comprising a backing, sheet and a second sheetfixed thereto alongone marginal edge and folded thereagainst saidsecond;

sheet having its upper edges converging upwardly and fixed at a centralpoint to the backing sheet,,

and means securing the backing sheet and second sheet together abovetheir marginal connection and at points positioned inwardly of the sideedges of the backing sheet.

7. A razor blade holder comprising a backing.

sheet and a second sheet fixed to one edge and folded thereagainst, saidsecond sheet being, fixed to the backing sheet centrally near its upperedge at each end near its lower edge todefine a pair of spaced opensided pockets, and the second sheetbeing formed with a slot to; provideanadditional blade receiving pocket.

ARTHUR J. FARMER. V

